Customer Reviews

Conair GS11RH Professional Upright 1400-Watt Fabric Steamer

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My wife and I bought the GS11RH because the steam nozzle broke on our GS10RH (after many years) which is a common problem with steamers. We actually continued to use it without the cover on the nozzle and it still worked. Anyway we bought this unit and it puts out some good steam for sure and get the wrinkles out too. We do not like the built in hanger and don't use it and we prefer the GS10RH because it has more room to for normal hangers to be hung on it. Also our GS10RH had a better hose on it that has a thick plastic hose section, about 9 inches worth at each end which made it less floppy and the heavier section didn't get as hot as well so less worry about accidentally touching the hot floppy tube section connected to the steamer nozzle. The picture shown on Amazon shows the higher quality hose, but that is not what they sent me so maybe I should write the company to get the better one. Also my wife doesn't like the water reservoir as much either because the handle is on the top instead of the the side to when you turn it upside down there is no handle to hold on to (but it does hold more water which is good). So other than the lack of hanger space and if I had the bettery hose it is a good unit and steams very well. Save a few bucks and get the GS10RH. The only improvements over the GS10RH are that it holds a little more water, it has foot pedals to turn it ON and it is 1400W instead of 1300W. I think will cannibalize my GS10RH and form a hybrid steamer (GS10/11RH) that combines all the best qualities.

I love this steamer . . . I rarely have to use my iron any more. Definitely the best purchase I ever made. Every woman should own one of these!!!!! A friend of mine has one and she said it was wonderful. I really didn't believe her until I used it myself!!!! Amazing!!!

I had been struggling with a hand-held steamer and decided to take the leap into the big league. What a time saver! I can wear slacks for work two or three times without dry-cleaning them. It took the fold marks out of my new drapes in no time.
The built in hanger works great for tops but folds down easily for pants and household items. The top height is good for me (I'm 5'4"). Plenty of places to put your own hangers.

When I decided to buy a steamer, I looked at many product ratings and was concerned that most of these steamers did not really work well.

I am very pleased that I purchased this steamer. It is easy to operate and works very well. It heats up very quickly and does a good job on most items.

I use this primarily on my husband's dress shirts for work. It does an excellent job on shirts that are blends and a good job on shirts that are 100% cotten. This steamer works well and saves time.

As several reviews mentioned it takes some learning time. For me it works most efficently when I gently stretch out the fabric. Also, you should be careful. Like an iron, steam is hot.

I have used the steamer on other items - tees, drapes, casual wear and it works well with these items.

My one concern is that the hanging rack is not very durable. You just have to be careful with that.

we previously owned an older model of a conair steamer. that one worked several years before dying out on us. we read some decent reviews of steamfast steamer and bought one from costco. that one lasted a little over a year before it stopped working altogether, could not produce any more steam.
this model is much better design-wise. the foot pedal for turning the unit on and off is the best one i have seen and it actually produces steam incredibly fast. the rod for handing the steam head also seems to support it better than the older model.
overall, for the price and the effectiveness of the product, can't complain at all.

This is my first steamer. I hate ironing, and have never done it regularly but I tend to use the steamer. It does a fairly good job. It's very easy to use - heats up fast, but it is a little awkward.

I bought this unit at Costco, and the third time using it, I was happily steaming away one minute, and then the steam stopped. The water was full. The power light was on...I could even hear the unit gently gurgling, but no more steam came out. I've tried switching power sources, changing out the water, investigating to see if anything is clogging the intake, but I can find nothing, and the unit doesn't even get warm when I plug it in. I'm returning it to Costco next week for a new one...Hopefully this is just a one-off problem, because I really liked it and found it much more convenient and easier than ironing.

I've asked for this product for my birthday present. I was so hyped up and exited. Even though I got so many steam burns that I started steaming wearing gloves, I was happy. About half a year later things went sour. The steam comes out in short bursts, it took longer and longer between the burts to produce steam and then it started leaking form the canister. Now it takes 30-40 min to steam one pair of dress pants and I have to have it in some sort of a tub because it tends to leak more that it steams. I hate it. I wish I could return it but I had it for 1,5 years. I will be buying a new one but an in built water canister will be mandatory.

I thought this would be quicker that ironing. It's not. It doesn't get rid of wrinkles as well as I'd hoped. How disappointing!! The name of this item is misleading. I would hardly call it a 'professional fabric steamer'.

Overall, this steamer is a great value. You get ease of use, 90 minutes of steam, and very solid performance. If new to steaming, it takes a few times to get the feel of it. So, give it time. After awhile, you'll likely say goodbye to ironing forever. As steaming is so much quicker and easier on clothing, as well as a real cash saver when it comes to maintaining suits and similar items.